presentative realism

noun

Epistemology.

1. presentationism.

Other Word Forms

• presentative realist noun

Example Sentences

Dewey favors the naïve standpoint, and affirms that presentative realism is tainted by an epistemological subjectivism.

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Dewey draws a distinction, at this point, between naïve and presentative realism, employing, by way of illustration, the 'star' illusion, which turns upon the peculiar fact that a star may be seen upon the earth long after it has ceased to exist.

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